Nearby Weather Stations

Watches & Warnings

... High wind watch remains in effect from late tonight throughSaturday morning...

* timing... west to southwest winds will increase and possibly become strong between midnight and noon Saturday.

* Winds... west to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* Impacts... travelers from South Pass... to Sweetwater Station... Muddy Gap... and on to Casper will possibly experience very strong cross winds and sudden gusts. Additionally... the wind may mix with ground snow and cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with sharp reductions to visibility at times.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardoushigh wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph... or gusts of58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latestforecasts.